Deadly Davies is hungry to succeed back at Binfield - Tallentire

Moles manager backing his striker to take red-hot form this summer into club's league campaign.

Ian Davies added four goals to his tally for the pre-season during Binfield's 5-3 victory over Burnham on Tuesday night. (Photo: Colin Byers)

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Mark Tallentire has admitted he is already running out of superlatives to describe Ian Davies.

The 29-year-old has been in red-hot form since returning to the club from Marlow, adding to his impressive pre-season tally with the four goals he netted during the Moles’ 5-3 defeat of Burnham on Tuesday night.

Boss Tallentire, who worked with Davies at Hill Farm Lane prior to a switch to Buckinghamshire in 2012, believes his striker is benefiting from being played in a more favoured central position, adding that the possibilities are endless should the marksman continue to fire in the goals on a consistent basis.

He said: “A couple of years ago I spent week in, week out talking about Ian.

“I’ve already run out of superlatives for him.

“He has come back here and he is as hungry as ever.

“We’re playing him up the middle of the pitch, which I think is his best position. He has rewarded us with some goals in pre-season.

“He is beginning to look nice and sharp for when the season starts.

“Ian’s record at this club as a striker is second to none.

“We just hope he can score the goals we know he is capable of.”

Davies’ strike partner Adam Dickens, another close season arrival, also netted in the win over Burnham, while replacement Jemel Johnson laid on one of the goals for the former.

With the trio all hitting the ground running, Tallentire is spoilt for choices in the striking department.

“I thought when Jemel Johnson came on he had a nice contribution as well. He is a fantastic hold-up player.

“I’ve got good options up top and it gives good competition.”

Binfield, who drew 3-3 at Brockenhurst on Saturday, gave 90 minutes to triallist full-back Liam Alleyne.

The former Bracknell Town defender, who set up Dickens’ goal on Tuesday, is considering his options having been training with former club Met Police.

It is understood he has also featured for Moles’ local rivals Ascot United in recent weeks.

Tallentire said: “I think it’s up to whether he is being picked for the first team at Met Police or if he is going to be with the reserves.

“He has indicated that his decision will depend on where he gets picked.

“I was pleased with him on Tuesday. I thought he did ever so well.

“He was a bit nervous at first, but obviously you would be, with a new club and first game.

“I thought he grew into the game, playing against a good player.

“But he is keeping his options open.

“We just hope we come into his scheme of thinking, but we will wait and see.”

Binfield wrap up their pre-season programme when they welcome Beaconsfield SYCOB to Hill Farm Lane tomorrow (3pm), before putting the defence of the Martin Joyce Cup on the line when Wokingham and Emmbrook are the visitors next Tuesday.

“The good thing about having this pre-season is we have come through unscathed with injuries,” said the Moles manager.

“The sharpness of the players has been excellent.

“There are some players that didn’t get on, but we have another game this week – some of them might start that.

“We’ve just got to get them nice and sharp for when we start the season.”

- Ascot United were in pre-season action last night.

The Yellamen were beaten 5-0 by Calor Gas Southern League Premier Division side Hungerford Town at the Racecourse Ground.